Gwangju City to Launch 43.3 Billion KRW Comprehensive Flood and Wind Damage Maintenance in Chowoal District

Gwangju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on September 11 that the Chowoal District has been finally selected for the "2026 Comprehensive Flood and Wind Damage Maintenance Project for Living Zones" organized by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

Gwangju City Launches Comprehensive Flood and Wind Damage Maintenance Project Worth 43.3 Billion KRW in Chowoal District. Provided by Gyeonggi Gwangju City.

The Comprehensive Flood and Wind Damage Maintenance Project for Living Zones is a key initiative by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety that aims to eliminate disaster risks at the community level through integrated analysis and maintenance. Unlike previous approaches where maintenance projects were conducted individually, this project seeks to address fundamental disaster risks by implementing a unified and systematic strategy.

The city participated in this project to improve vulnerabilities to flood and wind damage in the Hakdong-ri, Ssangdong-ri, and Yongsu-ri areas of Chowoal-eup. After undergoing the first and second rounds of document review and a third round of presentations in April, the district was ultimately selected. As a result, the city has secured 32.5 billion KRW in national and provincial funding, which accounts for 75% of the total project cost.

Starting in 2026, the city will begin the design phase and plans to invest a total of 43.3 billion KRW over five years, aiming for completion by 2030. The main components of the project include: ▲ comprehensive maintenance of local streams such as Hakdongcheon, as well as small streams like Seondongcheon, Haogaecheon, and Ssangdong 1-ri Stream (total embankment length of 3.2 km, reconstruction of 17 bridges); ▲ installation of two pumping stations; ▲ maintenance of two areas vulnerable to landslides; and ▲ installation of three disaster warning and alert facilities.

Mayor Bang Sehwan stated, "I would like to thank the public officials who worked hard for the selection of this project," adding, "We will do our utmost to create a safe city where citizens can feel secure, especially in preparation for the recurring heavy rains caused by climate change each year."

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